How to make a tulip skirt
The tulip skirt is a skirt shaped to look like the head of a tulip by a number of pleats at the top. It is made with three main pieces of fabric – one at the front and two at the back – and three smaller pieces that form the waistband. Pockets can also be added. The skirt is fastened with a zip in the middle at the back
The skirt can be made to finish at the knees for a smart appearance, or to be extremely short to accentuate the appearance of long legs. The number of pleats can be increased to give the hips a dramatic shape, or reduced for a more sleek look. A very deep waistband can be made, so that the skirt sits just below the breasts. Pockets made of different coloured or patterned fabric can be added to the skirt.